Associate Producer, CBS News Roundup / Special Events

46413

New York, NY, US, 10019

Production

New York

Full-Time

On-Site

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CBS News is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and initiative-taking Associate Producer that will be tasked with helping assemble a daily news block for our overnight broadcast!

This person will work with the anchor and team in the control room to help assist in producing the most up-to-date stories of the evening and early morning. They will also assist the supervising producer with line producing the show, making sure the program airs flawlessly. The Associate Producer will work with the special events team and be tasked with breaking news coverage during the overnight, helping to oversee video and graphic elements and prepare the anchor and correspondents for special reports. They must be a steadfast multi-tasker who possesses solid journalistic judgment and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure control room setting.

Responsibilities:

Create a comprehensive and visually compelling news block for the top of the show.
Assist the producer in the control room, navigating both live and recorded content.
Prepare the rundown, managing copy and the production of video and graphic elements.
Communicate with the control room team clearly and proficiently.
Collaborate with the special events team on breaking news coverage.
Responsible for editorial and creative content for breaking news and special reports overnight.
Coordinate graphics and all other editorial and production elements for special reports.
Must have proficient editorial judgement with comprehensive knowledge of national and international news.

Qualifications:

2+ years producing experience in a professional newsroom.
Control room experience for a network, streaming or cable news program is a plus.
Must have robust news judgment and experience with breaking news.
Thrives in high-pressure and time-critical situations.
A self-starter that is also able to take direction from producers and senior producers
Must be willing to work Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 PM–3:30 AM and deal with a flexible schedule

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $67,000.00 - 72,100.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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